A Road Safety Audit (RSA) is a formal safety performance examination of an existing or future road or intersection by an independent, multi-disciplinary RSA team. There are eight steps in the RSA process and this process is used as a tool to help achieve strategic safety goals.

RSAs include:

• Identify the project.
• Select an RSA team.
• Conduct a kick-off meeting.
• Perform field reviews at various times and under different circumstances (if applicable).
• Conduct analysis and prepare a report.
• Present findings to project owner.
• Prepare a formal response.
• Incorporate findings.

RSAs can be conducted at any stage of a project and includes consideration of all users of the road or intersection. RSAs contribute to road safety by providing a fresh, unbiased assessment of the area or intersection to identify issues and solutions.

Questions about RSAs? Contact MDOT-ZeroDeaths@Michigan.gov.